Study up so you could steer clear of a potential faux pasand ensure you get invited back.

Perhaps youre invited to anappetizers-only dinner partyand the host specifically asks attendees to BYOB.

Read on to find out if that Chardonnay should stayor go home with you.

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This is the case even if the bottle hasnt been opened.

Still, its best to ask before walking out with it.

It would be awkwardand frankly, a bit rudeto try and take it back.

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Wondering about how much wine per person to anticipate?

“Its better to have a few extra bottles leftover than not enough.”